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Past Events (418)
September 26Saturday
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BarCamp TampaBay 2009
September 26, 2009 at 9am to September 27, 2009 at 4pm – University of South Florida College of Business Are you passionate about development/programming or are you a new media enthusiast? If you answered yes to either of these you should check out Bar Camp TampBay. Saturday the 26th will feature develo… Organized by | Type: unconference
September 24Thursday
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OrlandoJUG - Lightning Talks in September!
September 24, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University We'll have a special OrlandoJUG this month - it's a lightning talk session, featuring all members. This is your chance to talk about what's new, what you're working on or anything that's important to… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
September 14Monday
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Sarasota Java Users Group: Rich Internet Applications
September 14, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County The Sunjug kicks off its Fall 2009 series with a presentation by Steve Goldsmith on "Rich Internet Applications". Steve will to compare and contrast JavaFX, OpenLaszlo and JSF with AJAX for creating… Organized by David Moskowitz | Type: meeting
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The Ajax Experience
September 14, 2009 to September 16, 2009 – Hilton Boston Logan Airport Ajaxian.com's The Ajax Experience comes to Boston, September 14 - 16, 2009. Whether you're an Ajax newbie or expert, you will benefit from over 50 essential sessions and tutorials from Ajax framework… Organized by Ajaxian.com | Type: conference
September 1Tuesday
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SpringSource tc Server Seminar - Orlando - September 1st
September 1, 2009 from 9am to 11am – Sheraton Orlando North Join us for a live seminar Introduction to SpringSource tc Server The Tomcat you know, enterprise capabilities you need Are you considering migrating off more expensive and heavyweight application se… Organized by Keegan Kettering | Type: seminar
August 27Thursday
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OrlandoJUG - Flex
August 27, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University Room 115 Join us in Orlando for this opportunity to be introduced Flex from Adobe's Evangelist, James Ward. Be sure to note the Flex Jam at Swampcast HQ for some hands-on action. This event is limited to 18… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
August 26Wednesday
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GatorJUG - Flex
August 26, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Santa Fe College NW Campus - Building L Room 37 Join us in Gainesville for this opportunity to be introduced Flex from Adobe's Evangelist, James Ward. James is an expert in rich user interface programming and design. He'll show you all about Flex… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
August 25Tuesday
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Flex Jam
August 25, 2009 all day – ***UPDATED!*** Cup o Soul Cafe' Remember last year's Flex Hackfest at Swampcast HQ in beautiful Winter Park? This year, you can bring your own project! Get help from the expert, Adobe Evangelist James Ward. Mike Levin and James wi… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: jam
August 21Friday
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2009 Central Florida Software Symposium - POSTPONED
August 21, 2009 at 12pm to August 23, 2009 at 5pm – Four Points by Sheraton Universal POSTPONED......Central Florida Software Symposium returns to Orlando on August 21-23rd. Our tag line is local venue, world class event. We have some of the best technical speakers you will find anywh… Organized by JAY ZIMMERMAN | Type: conference
August 13Thursday
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Sarasota Java Users Group: Cigar Night
August 13, 2009 from 6pm to 10pm – Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill Its Cigar Night at the SunJUG. Thursday August 13. 6PM - ? We'll be meeting this month at Woody's River Roo. on the Manatee River in Ellenton. No presentations. No sponsors. just Cigars, Booze , an… Organized by David Moskowitz | Type: cigar, night
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